Match Report


ValenciaValencia     Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Adam TerryA. Terry68
G
1
G
67Dietmar BabbelD. Babbel
Nicolas VergesN. Verges71
D
2
D
72Yoann SavignyY. Savigny
Leon MccannL. Mccann67
D
3captain
D
69Albert CarmonaA. Carmona
Juan-Carlos MendezJ. Mendez67
D
4
D
66Christian BackesC. Backes
Juan CarrascoJ. Carrasco55
D
5
M
78Felipe José MariF. José Mari
Sebastian MedinaS. Medina76
M
6
M
72Tiago FariaT. Faria
Gregorio GentoG. Gento67
M
captain7
M
69Eugenio LopezE. Lopez
Silvio BoudarèneS. Boudarène66
M
8
M
68Moritz WilkeM. Wilke
Carmelo ZanonC. Zanon70
A
9
A
87Hugo SoaresH. Soares
Alex GallacherA. Gallacher59
A
10
A
65Anton BorchardA. Borchard
Frederico RamirezF. Ramirez56
A
11
A
62Frederico MolinaF. Molina
 
Alejandro LeonA. Leon67
G
12
M
68Sebastian BreyerS. Breyer
Pedro BarkeroP. Barkero64
M
13
M
67Sven ThieleS. Thiele
Gabriel SuarezG. Suarez59
M
14
G
65Peter StampP. Stamp

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Racing Ferrol. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Racing Ferrol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian  Roman.


0.00
Racing Ferrol start the match!
2.54
Leon Mccann comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Lopez. Leon Mccann is warned by the referee! Eugenio Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.50
Yoann Savigny flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Lopez who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Lopez knocks the ball forward to Hugo Soares. Hugo Soares whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Molina. Frederico Molina connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Adam Terry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.10
Sebastian Medina threads a neat ball through to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon runs straight at the defence! Carmelo Zanon strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Albert Carmona happens to be in the right place to block it.
10.13
Silvio Boudarène makes a probing pass to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon makes a probing pass to Frederico Ramirez but he's offside!
12.45
Eugenio Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Borchard. Anton Borchard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Adam Terry manages to gather it easily.
14.18
Sebastian Medina flicks a high ball forward to Alex Gallacher who takes it down. Alex Gallacher plays a perfect one-two with Frederico Ramirez and rushes in on goal... Alex Gallacher side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Dietmar Babbel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.25
Juan Carrasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Boudarène. Silvio Boudarène passes the ball forward to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
30.57
Sebastian Medina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yoann Savigny.
32.01
Leon Mccann threads the ball through to Sebastian Medina. Sebastian Medina sees space and advances. Sebastian Medina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carmelo Zanon but he's offside!
39.10
Juan-Carlos Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Gento who gracefully takes it down. Gregorio Gento knocks the ball forward to Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez runs straight at the defence! Frederico Ramirez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies wide!
44.51
Yoann Savigny flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Lopez who takes it down. Eugenio Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Soares. Hugo Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Borchard. Anton Borchard outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
45.00
Gregorio Gento sees Alex Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Gallacher cuts inside the box! Alex Gallacher takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Ferrol also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Valencia kick off!
57.05
Silvio Boudarène flicks a high pass forward. Alex Gallacher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dietmar Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
59.43
Christian Backes knocks the ball forward to Tiago Faria. Tiago Faria flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Molina controls it well on his chest. Frederico Molina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Carrasco.
60.40
Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Alejandro Leon replacing Carmelo Zanon, Pedro Barkero replacing Silvio Boudarène and Gabriel Suarez replacing Juan-Carlos Mendez .
67.03
Leon Mccann barges into Frederico Molina. Leon Mccann is warned by the referee again! Frederico Molina runs off the knock.
69.53
Anton Borchard clumsily knocks into Juan Carrasco. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Carrasco runs off the knock.
71.53
Gregorio Gento threads a neat ball through to Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher sees Alejandro Leon just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Leon rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.40
Moritz Wilke makes a simple pass to Frederico Molina. Frederico Molina shoots from outside the area. Adam Terry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.03
Christian Backes kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Lopez. Eugenio Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Soares. Hugo Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Suarez.
85.18
Christian Backes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Lopez. Eugenio Lopez makes a probing pass to Hugo Soares. Hugo Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Verges.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Valencia

Racing Ferrol
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
23.5%
44.1%
32.4%

Scorers
Alex Gallacher 14
Alejandro Leon 72
Frederico Molina 4, 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Molina of Racing Ferrol

Match Ratings
1.Adam Terry (GK)
6
2.Nicolas Verges (DEF)
6
3.Leon Mccann (DEF)
6
4.Juan-Carlos Mendez (DEF)
6
5.Juan Carrasco (DEF)
6
6.Sebastian Medina (MID)
7
7.Gregorio Gento (MID)
6
8.Silvio Boudarène (MID)
6
9.Carmelo Zanon (ATT)
6
10.Alex Gallacher (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Frederico Ramirez (ATT)
7
 
12.Alejandro Leon (GK)goal scored
7
13.Pedro Barkero (MID)
6
14.Gabriel Suarez (MID)
6

1.Dietmar Babbel (GK)
6
2.Yoann Savigny (DEF)
6
3.Albert Carmona (DEF)
6
4.Christian Backes (DEF)
6
5.Felipe José Mari (MID)
6
6.Tiago Faria (MID)
6
7.Eugenio Lopez (MID)
7
8.Moritz Wilke (MID)
6
9.Hugo Soares (ATT)
7
10.Anton Borchard (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Frederico Molina (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Sebastian Breyer (MID)
0
13.Sven Thiele (MID)
0
14.Peter Stamp (GK)
0